Network

We run events and networking opportunities throughout the year. We aim to bridge the gap between social enterprises across Ireland.

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Education

We aim to point you in the right direction to get your idea off the ground or take your organisation to the next level.

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Advocacy

We aim for an Ireland where social enterprises are recognised as being a valuable and necessary part of the economy and society.

Irish Social Enterprise Network

Social Enterprise in Ireland has a home. We are here to help social enterprises, social entrepreneurs and social innovators in getting their idea off the ground and providing the supports to grow. We are here to build a network that will change and impact their social mission as well as foster an entrepreneurial sphere of passionate and groundbreaking models of social change. We are here to:

Be an open and inclusive network for social enterprise social entrepreneurs and social innovators

Provide and direct people to supports and training

Help shape public policy

Provide visibility and a channel for telling the stories of each enterprise, innovator, and entrepreneur

A safe space for developing social enterprises, entrepreneurs and innovators

Resources

Check out our new resources section for the latest in all of the developments in the sector.

What’s Going On in Socent.ie?

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/global-goals-and-innovation-workshop-for-cork-tickets-53968863323 Imagine if we could solve the world's problems at a local level at the same rate we solve technology problems at a global level? When you join The Ladder global goals...

Invitation to collaborate on reaching global goals together in Cork https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lets-innovate-on-17-global-goals-in-cork-tickets-53952520441 Mapping opportunities for innovation solutions to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the Ladder global...

Whether you’re involved in a social enterprise, not-for-profit, community project or raising money for a cause close to your heart – chances are there are others passionate about the same cause. Imagine the manifold social impact if you find and bring them together...

From the Atlantic Social Lab Project The Atlantic Social Lab project in Cork held its first “Ask & Advise Evening” for Social Enterprises in Nano Nagel Place, Cork on the 18th of October 2018. This event brought together Social Enterprises from across the city...

https://www.meetup.com/Design_Sprint/events/255612240 Community leaders, social entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations and small businesses are invited to Social Impact Listening Hour. Help define Local Problems, learn about Global Goals and practical innovation...

From Social Innovation Fund WE'RE CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS! Have you a project that uses sports, arts or culture as a means to achieve social impact? Or a project that focuses on improving outcomes for children? Check out our three new funding opportunities below....